2. A Man Has His Friends' Back

Fighting, tough times, sniping aliens on the Xbox — whatever it is, the second most important man code is to get your friend's back. No matter what it is (unless he says: “Hey, hide this from the cops!”), you will be there for your buddy. If it’s a couple of fools who need to be calmed down in the bar, or if it’s listening to him sob about that stuck-up girl you knew would leave him, you’re there for your bro.

Penalty for breaking this man code: You get labeled as “that guy” and your friends all avoid you, quickly realizing you’re a lame-ass bro.